Maldives’ rare geographical location has earned a notable reputation among the tourists. The geographical location is rare mostly because 99 percent of this small cluster of islands is covered by water. The country is also considered as the lowest in the world, with its ground at 1.5 metres. While known as the smallest country in Asia, Maldives is also identified as the smallest Muslim country.
Interestingly, the Maldives is the first ever country to hold a cabinet meeting underwater to raise awareness on climate change. The meeting took place in 2009. The public is generally concerned about the climate change effects. However, that has not affected the influx of tourists.
The country follows the British system of education. The average literacy rate is around 98 percent. It comes as no surprise especially because almost every child has access to education.
The Maldivians have their traditional weekend on Fridays and Saturdays, rather than the standard holidays of Saturdays and Sundays. The signature attraction of the Maldives, however, is its beaches. You will be simply stunned by the whiteness of its vast beaches as well as turquoise colour. A tourist who visits the island once will plan a second one too. And you will be no exception. If you plan to spend a few days, the best option is to stay at a Maldives bungalow. On the other hand, most resorts such as Veli Maldives Resort are also available with the beach as their major attraction.
When you look at the Maldivian flag, you will notice three basic colours: red, green and white. All the three colours along with the crescent moon in white stand for symbols. The crescent moon represents Islam, the religion followed by the majority of the island. The green stands for palm trees, which is also known as Tree of Life among the Maldivians. The coconut palm, as it is precisely known, plays a major role in the average Maldivian life. As you walk to the beach, you can easily see this tree. No part of the tree goes to waste. The red colour narrates the Maldivian admiration for their heroes.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+